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‘Pay Now, Argue Later’ – High Court Enforces Contract Adjudicator’s Award

‘Pay Now, Argue Later’ – High Court Enforces Contract Adjudicator’s Award

Contract adjudicators’ awards, even if disputed, must generally be satisfied straight away. That principle – often referred to as ‘pay now, argue later’ – was applied by the High Court in ordering an immediate six-figure payment to a small building company. A family trust had

Bullied Forensic Scientist Succeeds in Unfair Dismissal/Discrimination Claims

Bullied Forensic Scientist Succeeds in Unfair Dismissal/Discrimination Claims

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Personality clashes in the workplace are sadly common but, if senior managers fail to keep their cool, the financial consequences can be severe. In a case on point, an eminent forensic scientist who resigned after suffering discrimination and bullying during a fractious meeting won the

COVID-19 – Are Remote Court Hearings Fair? Judge Tackles the Issue

COVID-19 – Are Remote Court Hearings Fair? Judge Tackles the Issue

Thanks to telephone conferencing and video link technology, delivery of civil justice has continued almost unabated during the COVID-19 pandemic – but are remote hearings fair? A judge considered that fundamental issue in ruling that a clinical negligence trial should be conducted physically in court.

What is a business LPA?

What is a business LPA?

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What is a Business LPA and why should you have one?        Emma Longstaff | Associate Solicitor   A Lasting Power of Attorney allows you to appoint people that you trust to deal with your property and financial affairs if you are unable